Happy Lohri to all PHOTO JOURNEY Friends || Makar Sankranti Celebration in INDIA

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri !!! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. 

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.

check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

 Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communities.

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

Lohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... 

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around fire

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

According to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.


However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

Today's Photo Journey to dedicated to all our Indian Friends to wish a very Happy Lohri ! Let's check out the Photo Journey and know the ways to celebrate it in best way. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location. On this day children fly kites.check out more about Makar Sankranti at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti Lohri is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Haryanvis and Punjabis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Haryana and in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communitiesLohri is the cultural celebration on the eve of the winter solstice. However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the eve of winter solstice, Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place... Among Sindhi's the festival is popularly known as Lal loee. On the day of Lal Loee kids bring wood sticks from their grand parents and aunties and like a fire camp burnt these sticks in the night with people enjoying, dancing and playing around firAccording to folk lore, in ancient Lohri was celebrated on the eve of winter solstice day. It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase.However, scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around December 21–22 after when the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on December 21 or December 22 and Lohri ought to be celebrated a day before winter solstice.

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